Specifically, the NIMH is interested in the development of research education programs that have a thematic concentration in behavioral science research priorities (e.g., HIV continuum of care; health disparities mechanisms and treatments; implementation/operations research) and/or HIV neuroscience research themes (e.g., HIV/CNS neuropathogenesis; NeuroAIDS-informed treatments; HIV/CNS cure strategies; HIV/AIDS-related comorbidities and complications). To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Research Experiences and Mentoring Activities.

Key Dates:

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date):

August 7, 2018

Letter of Intent Due Date(s):

30 days before application due date

Application Due Date(s):

Not Applicable.

AIDS Application Due Date(s):

September 7, 2018; September 7, 2019; September 7, 2020, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

Earliest Start Date:

April 2019, April 2020, April 2021

Assistance with Proposal Preparation and Special Considerations

The Training Grant Support Office (TGSO) is available to provide support, including data table production involving institution-wide and Training Grant Support Office-tracked data (as required), guidance on NIH instructions, access to proposal aids, connecting with current R25 leaders at Northwestern, and supplying faculty data to assist with selecting mentors to include in the proposal. If interested in submitting a proposal, p